Hospice RN Case Manager — Compassionate Home Care Leader

Optum; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Incentives and recognition

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an RN Case Manager to coordinate compassionate hospice care by assessing patients, partnering with the interdisciplinary care team, and developing plans that meet each patient's needs. This role supports home-based care within Alabama.

Primary responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, planning and documenting care, teaching patients and families, coordinating referrals, and participating in on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of nursing experience.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate
• Teaches patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques
• Regularly communicates with clinical manager and care team
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Nursing experience

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an RN Case Manager to coordinate compassionate hospice care by assessing patients, partnering with the interdisciplinary care team, and developing plans that meet each patient's needs. This role supports home-based care within Alabama.

Primary responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, planning and documenting care, teaching patients and families, coordinating referrals, and participating in on-call rotation.